CCDTCambusbarron Community Development Trust
CCDT
The Development Trust, following our successful log processing day last year would like to have another day on 4th March producing firewood logs for sale to raise funds to support the development of the woodland.
If you would be interested in helping on the day, please contact logs@ccdt.org.uk. We need 6 volunteers to run the day
The work to split logs can be quite physical and each individual needs to take great care of their own and other health and safety as we are working with powerful pieces of machinery which have the potential to cause serious injury. Having said that the equipment is well maintained and suitably guarded so as long as users follow instructions there will be no problems. It is important to wear the correct clothing. Strong boots or wellingtons are needed, preferably with steel tow caps if possible. A good pair of gloves is essential, we have some gloves but if you have a good fitting pair then this might be best. We will supply a forestry helmet with visor and ear defenders, also safety glasses are available if required. Long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt will also be preferable and a light waterproof in case of inclement weather. Refreshments and lunch will be supplied and although the work is outdoors, there is shelter available if required.
Logs will be transported to the splitter by tractor and may be pre-split or cut if too thick or long to lift. These smaller logs need to be lifted onto the saw bench and cut to length with a large circular saw. The short lengths are then split with a hydraulic log splitter and fed onto a conveyor belt to be delivered into storage bags (either large or small). Some help may be required to load logs into people’s cars if required. Hopefully we will be able to rotate people so that you do not spend too long without a break and if we get the right number of volunteers this will help.
Our logs have been seasoning over last summer. Large bags as below will be £70.00 per bag smaller quantities will also be available at £10.00 per bag. Collection would be from the woodland.
If you would like further information regarding this please email logs@ccdt.org.uk , giving your name and contact details